Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi to attend the Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 at Namo Ghat alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force with breathtaking aircraft formations. During his visit, the Prime Minister also inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility by Arvind Limited designed to boost local employment and women-led industrial growth. Later in the day, PM Modi traveled to Bhubaneswar to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute, reinforcing the nation's financial and technological infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi to attend the Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 at Namo Ghat alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force with breathtaking aircraft formations. During his visit, the Prime Minister also inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility by Arvind Limited designed to boost local employment and women-led industrial growth. Later in the day, PM Modi traveled to Bhubaneswar to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute, reinforcing the nation's financial and technological infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi to attend the Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 at Namo Ghat alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force with breathtaking aircraft formations. During his visit, the Prime Minister also inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility by Arvind Limited designed to boost local employment and women-led industrial growth. Later in the day, PM Modi traveled to Bhubaneswar to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute, reinforcing the nation's financial and technological infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on Sunday to attend the final day of the Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 at Namo Ghat. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also reached the city to attend the event.

The aerial display, being held to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under the theme ‘Wings over Ganges’, will feature aircraft such as the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, Su-30MKI and Rafale, along with transport aircraft, according to an official statement.

Aircraft from the Indian Navy and the Indian Army will also participate, highlighting joint operational capabilities. The IAF’s premier display teams, including the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, will perform at the event.

On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed preparations for the air show during a meeting with officials at the Circuit House auditorium. In view of the expected crowds, he stressed the need to prioritise public convenience alongside security arrangements. He also directed officials to ensure cleanliness along major roads and at event venues across the city.

PM inaugurates garment manufacturing facility

Earlier in the day, Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited’s new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi. The facility is expected to strengthen India’s textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem, promote industrial growth in the region and generate employment, particularly for women.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the facility will help Varanasi-made products reach global markets.

“With a global customer base, it is a testament to how products manufactured in Varanasi will reach across the world. Being a predominantly women-led initiative, it is a powerful symbol of women-led development,” the statement said.

In the afternoon, Modi is scheduled to travel to Bhubaneswar to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute, marking a step towards strengthening the technological infrastructure of India’s financial system.

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